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SST2122 Waves, Tides and Beaches
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

Physical oceanographic concepts involving waves, near shore currents, tides and beaches are considered in this unit.  Sediment transport and beach response are examined in relation to these maritime phenomena.  A major fieldwork exercise involving beach dynamics plays an important part in the unit assessment.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MABUTICoastal Environmental Science Major - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014